Local facilities:
Very close by are tennis and an excellent Go-Kart track. Within 15 minutes drive there are 3 first class golf courses, with reasonable green fees.
Local restaurants, many within walking distance, provide an excellent choice, including Chinese, Indian, Italian, and of course many Spanish bars, cafes and restaurants. You can see a Flamenco show at Patio Andaluz, dine overlooking the sea at the Nautilus, or order a paella on the beach at La Zenia.
Shopping:
Locally, there is a good supermarket, and pharmacies, banks etc are within easy reach. On Saturday mornings there is a huge and busy market very close by.
Torrevieja has excellent shopping and a lively evening street market.
Further Afield:
There are two water parks within 20-25 mins drive. Worth a visit are the port city of Cartagena, which has a lovely harbour ; Murcia with its ancient cathedral and excellent modern shopping centre; Elche, famous for its palm trees and historic centre, and Alicante - a large, bustling Mediterranean city on the coast.
Other Activities:
go-karting